16/07/2025
Mwaka, Kazadi and one other arrested for circulating obscene material!
Police in Lusaka have arrested and formally charged filmmaker David Kazadi, model Mwaka Halwiindi and Ruby Muzandu in connection with the production and distribution of pornographic material, following a viral video that sparked public outrage on social media.
Police confirmed the arrests in a statement released today, saying the trio has been charged under Section 177 of the Penal Code Act, Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia, which criminalizes the creation and dissemination of obscene materials.
Mwaka Halwiindi, 23, has been charged with two counts of making or producing obscene videos likely to corrupt morals. Her arrest follows the circulation of a video in which she is allegedly seen engaging in sexual acts with multiple men.
Ruby Muzandu, also 23, has been charged with one count of conveying or exporting obscene material.
David Kazadi, 34, has been charged with two counts of producing and two counts of circulating obscene content, believed to be linked to the same footage.
“The offences committed by the accused involve the creation, distribution, and transmission of content deemed to be obscene and likely to corrupt public morals,” said Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga. adding that the materials were discovered through intelligence-led investigations and digital surveillance conducted by the Cybercrime Unit.
All three suspects are currently in lawful custody and are expected to appear in court in the coming days.
Hamoonga issued a stern warning to the public, emphasizing that producing and circulating obscene content are serious criminal offences.
“We wish to reaffirm our commitment to upholding law and order, especially in the digital space, and will not relent in bringing offenders to justice,” he said.